Dubai Traffic Police (RTA) Fines 2020: RTA fines are something all of us want to avoid but if you're still confused about what can be fined and for how much, be sure to check out our comprehensive list!

The Dubai Traffic Police is responsible for ensuring that motorists abide by traffic rules, making the emirate’s roads safer for driving. They use the latest and best technology, such as drones, CCTVs and artificial intelligence tools, to make Dubai a safer and smarter city. Drones are used to monitor traffic on the roads and to detect congestion during peak hours, sending this information directly to the control room so that any bottlenecks and accidents can be managed.

To improve traffic conditions and reduce the number of accidents, Dubai Police frequently updates rules and speed limits, based on studies conducted with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). They also make use of social media to notify Dubai residents of any changes and to spread public service messages regarding safe driving.

Dubai Police Discounts

In February 2019, Dubai Police announced that motorists would be able to avail discounts on traffic fines during the Year of Tolerance. Motorists who don’t commit traffic offences for three months (counted from 6th February) will get a 25 percent discount, while those who don’t commit traffic offences for six months (from 6th February) will enjoy a 50 percent discount on their traffic fines. They can even get up to a 100% reduction if they don’t commit any violations during the year.

Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking

1000

4

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24

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h

600

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25

Driving against traffic

400

4

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26

Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle

400

4

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27

Failure to fasten seat belt while driving

400

4

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28

Failure to leave a safe distance

400

4

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29

Failure to follow the directions of a traffic policeman

400

–

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30

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h

500

–

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31

Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear

400

4

–

32

Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting

500

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30 Days

33

Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys

500

4

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34

Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions

500

–

30 Days

35

Failure to stop after causing an accident

500

–

–

36

Driving a noisy vehicle

500

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30 Days

37

Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed

500

–

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38

Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may pose danger to others or to the road

500

6

7 Days

39

Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission

500

6

7 Days

40

Driving a vehicle that causes pollution

500

–

–

41

Stopping on the road for no reason

500

4

–

42

Stopping on a yellow box

500

–

–

43

Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings

500

6

–

44

Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions

500

–

–

45

Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads

500

4

–

46

Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required

500

–

–

47

Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places

500

–

–

48

Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing

500

–

–

49

Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign

500

–

–

50

Teaching driving in a non-training vehicle without permission from licensing authority

500

–

–

51

Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic

500

–

–

52

Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission from licensing authority

500

–

7 Days

53

Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission

400

–

–

54

Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission

400

–

–

55

Changing vehicle’s color without permission

400

–

–

56

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/h

400

–

–

57

Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases

400

–

–

58

Violating the terms of the driving license

300

–

–

59

Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement

300

–

–

60

Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle

300

–

–

61

Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances exceeding permitted rates

300

–

–

62

Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running

300

–

–

63

No lights on the back or sides of trailer container

200

–

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64

Lights on the back or sides of container not working

200

–

–

65

Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places

200

4

–

66

Prohibited entry

200

4

–

67

Blocking traffic

200

–

–

68

Vehicle unfit for driving

200

–

7 Days

69

Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions

200

–

7 Days

70

Not lifting exhaust of trucks

200

–

7 Days

71

Not covering loads of trucks

3000

–

7 Days

72

Using vehicle for purposes other than designated

200

4

7 Days

73

Heavy vehicle prohibited entry

200

4

7 Days

74

Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking

200

4

7 Days

75

Carrying and transporting passengers illegally

200

4

7 Days

76

Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission

200

–

–

77

Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns

200

–

–

78

Turning at undesignated points

200

4

–

79

Turning the wrong way

200

4

–

80

Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others or to the road

200

3

7 Days

81

Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission

200

3

7 Days

82

Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction

200

–

–

83

Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose

200

4

–

84

Sudden swerve

200

4

–

85

Driving a taxi without required license

200

4

–

86

Carrying passengers in driving training vehicle

200

4

–

87

Driving a taxi with an expired warranty

200

–

–

88

Reversing dangerously

200

–

–

89

Taxi refusing to carry passengers

200

4

–

90

Falling or leaking load

3000

12

30 Days

91

Not securing vehicle while parked

200

–

–

92

Parking in prohibited places

200

2

–

93

Parking in loading and offloading areas without need

200

–

–

94

Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency

200

–

–

95

Using multi-colored lights

200

–

–

96

Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike

200

4

–

97

Exceeding passenger limit

200

3

–

98

Driving with tires in poor condition

200

–

7 Days

99

Driving with an expired driving license

200

3

–

100

Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry

400

–

–

101

Driving unlicensed vehicle

200

–

7 Days

102

Violation of laws of using commercial number plates

200

–

–

103

Not fixing number plates in designated places

200

2

–

104

Driving with one number plate

200

2

–

105

Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights

200

4

–

106

Using not matching number plates for trailer and container

200

–

–

107

Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles

200

–

–

108

Not using indicators when changing direction or turning

200

3

–

109

Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left

200

–

–

110

Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required

200

–

–

111

Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic

200

3

–

112

Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body

200

–

7 Days

113

Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority

200

–

–

114

Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing authority

200

–

–

115

Overtaking from the right

200

4

–

116

Overtaking in a wrong way

200

3

–

117

Driving an unlicensed vehicle

200

–

7 Days

118

Abuse of parking space

200

3

–

119

Number plates with unclear numbers

200

3

–

120

Violating tariff

200

6

–

121

Light vehicle lane discipline

200

2

–

122

Parking vehicles on pavement

200

3

–

123

Not showing vehicle registration card when required

200

–

–

124

Not showing driving license when required

200

–

–

125

Not fixing taxi sign where required

200

–

–

126

Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload

200

3

–

127

Using interior lights for no reason while driving

100

–

–

128

Failure to abide by specified color for taxis or training cars

200

–

–

129

Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them when required

200

–

–

130

Broken lights

200

6

–

131

Using horn in prohibited areas

200

2

–

132

Driving below minimum speed limit

200

–

–

133

Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside

200

–

–

134

Smoking inside taxis and buses

200

–

–

135

Using hand-held mobile phone while driving

200

4

–

136

Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition

100

–

–

137

Calling on passengers in the presence of signs

100

–

–

138

Not displaying truck’s load on both sides

100

–

–

139

Not carrying driving license while driving

100

–

–

140

Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving

100

–

–

141

Driving without spectacles or contact lenses

100

–

–

142

Not using interior light in buses at night

100

–

–

143

Broken indicator lights

100

2

–

144

Using horn in a disturbing way

100

2

–

145

Having no red light at the back of vehicle

100

–

–

146

Opening left door of taxi

100

3

–

147

Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed)

200

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Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai is a government authority providing an advanced transport network for people in Dubai. It was founded in 2005 and implements initiatives to upgrade public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate. Its mission is to develop an integrated, sustainable and world-class transportation system for the residents of Dubai.

The RTA is responsible for the smooth running of inter-city transportation, buses, taxis, marine transport, tram and the metro. It also looks after the registration and licensing of vehicles, issuance of driving licenses, Salik (toll) accounts, parking spaces and permits, roads engineering and beautification, and commercial ads on the right of way.

RTA has won several awards for innovation, health and safety standards, customer experience, etc. Most recently, in January 2019, it received two international awards:

the Global Benchmarking Award presented by the Global Benchmarking Network in collaboration with the European Foundation for Quality Management and Asia Pacific Quality Organization

International Innovation Award organised by Enterprise Asia

Dubai residents can approach the RTA by calling 8009090 or visiting a branch or the head office in Al Garhoud, Dubai. They can also avail services related to taxis, parking, Salik, Nol cards etc., using the RTA mobile app.

Complete List of Dubai RTA Fines 2020

The RTA imposes fines and penalties related to parking violations, Salik (toll roads) and use of public transport (metro, buses and trams).

1. Dubai Buses Fines

Public Buses Penalties

Violation Description

AED

Using public transport modes, facilities and services or entering / existing fare zones without paying the due fare.

AED200

Failure to present a Nol Card upon request.

AED200

Using a third party card

AED200

Using an expired card.

AED200

Using an invalid card.

AED500

Using a fake card.

AED200

Selling Nol cards without prior permit from the RTA

AED500

Destroying, sabotaging or tampering with the systems, tools or seats of the public transport modes.

AED200

Spitting, littering, doing any act that may contaminate public transport modes, facilities and services.

AED100

Causing inconvenience to users of public transport modes, facilities and services in any way whatever.